Reviews for the Amazon Kindle Fire HDX 8.9 inch

Spending time with the flagship Amazon Fire HDX 8.9 (hands-on)Source: Pocket LintAmazon's autumn/winter 2014 tablet and eBook reader refresh is headed by the Fire HDX 8.9, an 8.9-inch powerhouse of a slate that sits at the top of the retailer's line-up.
Unlike the 6 and 7-inch Fire HD tablets that are more aimed at the family unit and those looking for a quick, simple device, the HDX 8.9 is Amazon's answer to the Apple iPad Air, albeit a tad cheaper. Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 10/03/2014

80%Kindle Fire HDX 8.9-inch tablet review: Great hardware, but no iPad slayer yetSource: Zdnet.comThe larger HDX tablet boasts some impressive specs and Amazon fans will feel right at home, although others may miss the wider range of apps found elsewhere. Business users will enjoy its e-reader capabilities. Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 01/24/2014Rating:Total score: 80%

80%Amazon Kindle Fire HDX 8.9 reviewSource: Stuff TVThe HDX 8.9 is certainly a safe option. Bigger than an iPad Mini Retina, cheaper than an iPad Air or Galaxy Note 10.1, it's an outstanding middle-of-the-road option, and that's not as much of a contradiction as it would seem.
Tidier and simpler than the regular Android option, the HDX 8.9 will please those looking for a no-fuss tablet solution, but if you stretch the budget just a little bit further you could have the best from Apple or Samsung. For this reason the far cheaper HDX 7 makes a lot more sense to us. Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 01/15/2014Rating:Total score: 80% performance: 80% display: 80% mobility: 70% workmanship: 80%

Amazon Kindle Fire HDX 8.9 reviewSource: V3.co.ukThe Kindle Fire HDX 8.9 undoubtedly is Amazon's best tablet to date. However, with its Fire OS offering an unfamiliar user interface and lacking in its app selection, we're not sure it's quite ready to compete against the iPad Air and Google Nexus 10.
The tablet has a market leading screen and a wonderfully thin and light design, but we found ourselves reverting back to our iPad due to the poor selection of apps in the Kindle App Store. Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 01/02/2014

80%Amazon Kindle Fire HDX 8.9Source: Ubergizmo EnglishAmazon certainly improved its Kindle Fire tablets with the release of the Kindle Fire HDX, and in the case of the 8.9-inch version, it’s now able to offer an experience that can easily rival its competitors and even larger tablets. With that said, we feel the Kindle Fire HDX 8.9 would be best in the hands of someone who doesn’t know their way around Android tablets, but wants the best of what’s currently available. The Fire OS keeps things extremely simple as you can access much of Amazon’s digital goods straight from the home screen, while also being able to purchase books, magazines and other digital goods with ease. Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 12/06/2013Rating:Total score: 80%

83%Amazon Kindle Fire HDX 8.9in reviewSource: PC ProFor all that, the Kindle Fire HDX 8.9in is a device that anyone in the market for a larger tablet should consider. The display is fantastic, it's amazingly light, the performance and battery life are simply superb, and we certainly can't fault its all-round usability.
If you don't mind the Amazon lock-in, it's a fabulous tablet – with much better hardware than on anything we've seen from an Android tablet so far, and a tempting price. But we'd advise waiting to see what the second-generation Nexus 10 brings before taking the plunge. Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 12/04/2013Rating:Total score: 83% price: 83% performance: 100% features: 67% workmanship: 67%

80%Amazon Kindle Fire HDX 8.9 reviewSource: TechradarIf you want a solid and powerful multimedia tablet that is essentially a gateway to all things Amazon, this is your tablet. But if you're looking for something with more flexibility and better hardware, you're better off buying an iPad Air. The only thing you'll have to consider is whether you can justify the extra cost. Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 11/28/2013Rating:Total score: 80% price: 80% performance: 90% features: 70% workmanship: 80%

80%Kindle Fire HDX 8.9 reviewSource: Trusted ReviewsThe Kindle Fire HDX 8.9 comes with a lot of very good hardware features, but at £329 it’s not particularly cheap. For £10 less you can get the iPad mini 2 Retina – granted that’s an inch of screen less, but it does come with the glorious app store in tow. Alternatively the Kindle Fire HDX 7 costs just £199 and is almost the same tablet, barring the significantly smaller display.
The Fire HDX 8.9 is a great start for anyone just entering the world of tablets. If you (or whoever you're considering it for) have never had an iPad or Android tablet then you’ll get to grips with the Kindle very quickly -- perhaps more quickly than with the other two. Mayday is undoubtedly the star of the show, it’s like a little genie solving all your tablet frustrations with instant, accurate and friendly advice. Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 11/27/2013Rating:Total score: 80% price: 70% performance: 90% features: 100% display: 100% mobility: 90% workmanship: 70%

83%Amazon Kindle Fire HDX 8.9in reviewSource: PC ProFor all that, the Kindle Fire HDX 8.9in is a device that anyone in the market for a larger tablet should consider. The display is fantastic, it's amazingly light, the performance and battery life are simply superb, and we certainly can't fault its all-round usability.
If you don't mind the Amazon lock-in, it's a fabulous tablet – with much better hardware than on anything we've seen from an Android tablet so far, and a tempting price. But we'd advise waiting to see what the second-generation Nexus 10 brings before taking the plunge. Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 11/25/2013Rating:Total score: 83% price: 83% performance: 100% features: 67% workmanship: 67%

70%Amazon Kindle Fire HDX 8.9-inchSource: Comp ReviewsAmazon's 8.9-inch version of the Kindle Fire HDX takes all of the great features of the 7-inch version and adds a larger higher resolution display and a rear facing camera. The problem is that the price jump for these extra features generally outweigh their gains. Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 11/13/2013Rating:Total score: 70%

a high-end tablet at a mid-range priceSource: EngadgetThe Fire line just keeps getting better. Just as the HD marked a big improvement over the first generation, the HDX brings a number of premium features that puts Amazon's offerings on par with some of the best tablets. The screen is great; processing power has been bumped up considerably; there's finally a rear-facing camera; and the hardware is markedly slimmer. Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 11/07/2013

80%Amazon Kindle Fire HDX 8.9-inch Source: Laptop MagEpic battery life combined with a stunning display, helpful parental controls and instant tech support make the Amazon Kindle Fire HDX 8.9-inch an excellent tablet for families or new tablet owners. Amazon Prime members will especially love being able to access tons of content for free. Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 11/07/2013Rating:Total score: 80%

80%Amazon Kindle Fire HDX 8.9"Source: PC MagThe Kindle Fire is not a hard-core productivity tablet; it's designed mostly for consuming media from Amazon. While it's certainly possible to load it up with your own content and office apps, that isn't what its super-simple interface is made for. You might notice that in general, the HDX has better specs than the iPad Air at a lower price. It's just less ambitious from a software perspective, which makes it a better tablet for some people but makes the iPad a better tablet for more people. Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 11/07/2013Rating:Total score: 80%

80%Amazon Kindle Fire HDX 8.9-InchSource: Wired MagazineBut if you’re a faithful Amazon customer looking for something more substantial than the 7-inch Fire, the lightweight 8.9-inch Kindle Fire HDX is the tablet to consider. The bigger screen is worth the extra money, and you don’t lose any performance, just some portability. And even though it’s more expensive than its smaller kin, it’s still a great value among full-size tablet options. Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 11/07/2013Rating:Total score: 80%

80%Kindle Fire HDX 8.9 review: Unapologetically content-drivenSource: TechHive.comWith the Fire HDX, the Kindle acquires the first early pangs of an identity crisis. If it has the form of a full-size productivity device, shouldn’t it try to be one? Naw. It has its own identity and it has a valuable role to play.
Apple described the case of the iPhone 5c as not just “plastic,” but “unapologetically plastic.” Amazon should do the same with the Kindle. It’s unapologetically content-driven. They’ve improved the screen and the sound and the OS features to make this the most pleasant device for enjoying other people’s creativity.
It’s definitely not the best full-size tablet for sweating through a full day of work. But it might be the best tablet for recovering from one. Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 11/06/2013Rating:Total score: 80%

Amazon Kindle Fire HDX 8.9 ReviewSource: SlashgearIf you’re already an Amazon customer, or are willing to make it your ecosystem of choice, the Kindle Fire HDX 8.9 is our choice of the company’s tablets. Priced from $379 for the WiFi-only model (add $100 if you want LTE support) it’s competitively priced, and it could handle anything we threw at it; Amazon’s roadmap of feature updates like second-screen support will only make it better, particularly if you’re a Prime customer. Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 11/06/2013

Kindle Fire HDX review - hands on with Amazon's smart new 7in and 9in tabletsSource: PC AdvisorIt's way to early to call on how good are the new Kindle Fire tablets. Suffice to say that they improve on the Kindle Fire HD, which we liked as a consumption device. If the UK pricing is what it should be, we're excited about spending more time with the Kindle Fire HDX tablets. Comparison, online available, Very Short, Date: 09/25/2013

Amazon Kindle Fire HDX 8.9の実機レビューSource: The HikakuJA→ENPositive: Good quality of the hardware; light; good viewing angle of the display. Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 12/26/2013

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The Kindle Fire HDX comes in two sizes; 7” and the 8.9”. The Kindle Fire HDX 8.9” has a much wider screen than most tablets however is surprisingly thin. It is only 7.8 mm thin and 374 g light. Despite it being wide and light, it does not feel flimsy at all, due to the magnesium chassis. Additionally, the tablet is known to be very well balanced, making it suitable for long period usage. The buttons are also well positioned within the device, which may seem like a trivial matter, but can really be very convenient and comfortable. For example, the controls for volume and power can be reached with ease while watching a video.

The display is also noteworthy with its 2560 by 1600 pixel resolution and 339 ppi taking graphics to a whole new level. It is ideal for reading, with its easy to handle design and crystal clear quality display. Watching movies on the Kindle Fire is also enjoyable with its HD display coupled with its comfortable design. Kindle Fire comes with a 2.2 Ghz quad-core Snapdragon 800 processor, one of the better processors out there for tablets. It also comes coupled with 2 GB of RAM so multi-tasking is very smooth. The tablet has two cameras. The one at the front has 720p HD quality while the one at the back is an 8MP 1080p full-HD camera.

In a nutshell, the Kindle Fire HDX 8.9” is a great phone, if you use Amazon a lot. Vivid Amazon users will have no issues with this tablet, however those depending on Google apps may not be able to fully utilize this tablet.

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This display diagonal is quite small for tablets.

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This weight is somewhat high for a smartphone. Smartphones with a big screen and small tablets weigh as much, usually.

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